Do you have the technical capability and experience of working with Workday? We're recruiting for a Workday Lead in our People team here at AXA UK. Reporting to our Head of People Systems, Change and Risk, you'll be responsible for managing and prioritising the technical development, upgrades and maintenance of the Workday Core HCM and Payroll system, across UK and Ireland. You'll manage the Workday support team and activities including BAU, backlog, process improvements and enhancements to meet business needs and KPI's. You'll ensure all change focuses on efficiency, consistency and alignment with strategic objectives and governance requirements. At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home at your local office, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations in Bolton, Manchester or Bristol visiting clients or attending industry events. What you'll be doing:

• Provide advice to BAO's and drive the ongoing design, deployment, and maintenance of the UK and Ireland Workday HCM and Payroll.
• Serve as a strong consultative partner to the business, MyWorkday Support team, Business Application Owners, and functional leads to continuously improve service delivery and employee experience.
• Lead the governance processes, road-mapping exercises and MyWorkday support team resource planning ensuring day-to-day systems support is balanced with (strategic) enhancements, projects and change
• Drive the deployment of feature releases and system maintenance, ensuring business requirements are met.
• Lead the Workday design authority, evaluating the feasibility of change requests and supporting discussion on realistic placement of change on the overall route-map, understand business priorities and align technology opportunities.
• Lead the Workday support team ensuring day-to-day systems support is balanced with (strategic) enhancements, projects and change
• Responsible for data governance, adherence to data protection and security policies and procedures, ensuring up-to-date documentation of system functions, processes and capabilities.
• Develop and promote continuous learning within the support team., We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally., We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics., AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long-term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job, will be offered an interview.
• You'll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description
• You don't need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme
As part of your application, you'll be asked if you would like to 'opt in'. To ensure ease of access, every job advert lists a responsible Talent Acquisition contact, who'll be able to connect you with our Accessibility Concierge if you require any support. Screening & Conduct As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required., This depends on the location of the role, and what works best for you and the interviewer. We'll give you all the information you need to prepare for whichever format's used for your interview.I'm struggling to connect to my online interview, what should I do? Don't worry, we know these things happen. Get in touch with the person who arranged your interview, or the Talent Acquisition contact. One of the team will be able to help get the interview started or re-arrange it for a different time.How do I get feedback on my interview? Whenever possible, we'll call and provide feedback by phone. Sometimes, we'll need to provide feedback by email.How can I prepare for my interview? We'll send a candidate preparation pack before the interview to help you prepare.


• Experience of implementing and management of enterprise HR applications, knowledge of HR System architecture, data privacy and other regulations, Workday Core HCM and Payroll.
• Excellent understanding of organizational structure and roles, SSO, Mobile configurations, Workday security model and best practices, an ability to recommend solutions to security issues and risks.
• Understand the company-defined control standards for technical changes, comfortable enforcing DP and security policies, processes, standards and governance.
• Technical expertise in Workday skills; knowledge of Workday implementation tools (Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer and DTS), experience with Web Services and APIs.
• Ability to translate business needs into requirements and technical solutions, present data insights in a meaningful way, to connect technology to business needs, manage multiple complex projects at the same time project planning, management, risk monitoring and mitigation.
• Clearly articulate verbally and in written communications, breaking down complex topics for target audiences, raising concerns, strong negotiation and consensus building skills, influencing others at all levels in the organisation.
Motivate and develop a team with a strong focus on customer service e.g. meeting SLAs.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills, ability to understand and anticipate cause and effect impacts.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA's three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you've got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you're just starting out, we'll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence., At AXA we have a culture of trust, respect and care, where everyone belongs. We have an ambition to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we're committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development, and celebrating differences. We all have a role to play in ensuring a working environment in which everyone, regardless of who they are, can reach their true potential., At AXA we're committed to offering a fair and inclusive experience to all candidates. You're encouraged to report, in good faith, any concerns of behaviour or processes believed to be inappropriate, unethical, or illegal. Should you wish to report any concerns, you can do this through by sending an email to speak-up@axa.com, AXA's dedicated hotline. This service is managed by an independent investigation team. Please note that this email address is not for dealing with job or application related queries. Read more

At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
• Competitive annual salary of £75,000 - £85,000 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Car allowance
• Private health cover
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Wellbeing services & resources, When will I hear back from you after my interview?
We aim to provide feedback as soon as the interview process allows. The time period will vary depending on the role.How do I discuss the package I've been offered for a role? You can discuss the package with your Talent Acquisition contact at offer stage.Yay! I've got the role, what's next? We'll carry out a number of background checks before you start. This is known as 'screening'.Do you do any background checks? Yes. All financial services companies, including AXA, are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Being part of a regulated industry means we must check the background of all applicants before we confirm a job offer. Pre-employment screening is not just regulatory, it also gives us the confidence that our people are the right fit to protect what matters to customers, colleagues, and our business.
• Who is screened? Everyone, from first-jobbers to senior directors! Often, the higher up the career ladder you are, the more stringent the screening becomes.
• What is screened? Identity and address; qualifications; employment history; credit check; criminal record; directorships.
If you think anything may affect these checks, please tell us.What benefits or perks do you offer? At AXA, we appreciate the people who work for us and regularly review our rewards package to reflect that. The advert for the role you're interested in will detail what you can expect to receive, but you can see an overview of our benefits and perks on our Why Join Us page.Does AXA offer car allowance or a company car? This depends on the grade, role, and eligibility of the employee. Check the benefits listed on the ad for the role you're interested in or confirm with your recruitment contact.